Motorcycle Windshields
Do you like having a windshield on your motorcycle?
Just wondering what people’s thought on windshields are? Do you like them or dislike them?
I have a 1994 Suzuki VS800 Intruder. I like the style of my bike as it is, it’s more of a classic cruiser almost chopper look, not ver bulky so I’m hesitant to add a windshield. Does it make riding more enjoyable? Not as cold in the colder weather?
Also, I see they make snap on snap off windshileds. Are these pretty easy to pop on and off?
Yes, but for the most part, no.
I other words, I do like them but prefer not to use one.
Yes, this choice does make highway riding tiring, but that’s my choice.
I prefer to avoid the highways anyway, for other reasons.
The advantage to a windshield is that it does block – almost everything.
Bugs, road grit, wind, rain…
If you prefer to go fast or not have your helmet buffeted by the wind, they do make the ride much more enjoyable. They offer a measure of protection – many states will let you ride without eye protection if you have a shield.
For the cold, they help. It’s only as much as the wind chill, but it’s a help.
One advantage not listed yet – if that car does pull out and you simply cannot stop in time, that windshield will slow you down as your chest takes it off. Your head doesn’t hit as hard. (only slight sarcasm, as it’s truth – I didn’t even bruise, just a little sore).
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Raider BCS-917 10.5 x 6.5 x 3 Motorcycle Windshield Bag $17.71 This small windshield bag will be a huge addition to your bike. A great place to store maps, GPS, and your cell phone while on the open country roads. The bag has a Velcro closure…. |
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PYLE PLMCA30 Motorcycle Mount Amplified 200 Watt x 2 Stereo Sound System with Dual Handlebar Mount Speakers $206.99 This weatherproof speaker system is what you need to listen to high-quality auto on your motorcycle, ATV, or snowmobile! It comes with two 2.25” bullet-style 50-watt weatherproof speakers and a 200-watt amplifier. Plug your MP3 player or iPod into the included 3.5mm jack to listen to your favorite music on this stylish system. Take total control of your sound with the included volume, treble, an… |
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Raider BCS-922 8 x 4 x 3 Studded Motorcycle Windshield Bag $17.88 This small windshield bag will be a huge addition to your bike. A great place to store maps, GPS, and your cell phone while on the open country roads. The bag has a Velcro closure…. |
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ChargerCity GPS Garmin Nuvi Windshield Ball & Socket Suction Cup Mount & Bracket Unit Holster Bundle $0.01 Third party bracket included for Garmin Nuvi Nuvi 200, 200W, 250, 250W, 260, 260W, 270, 265T, 265WT… |
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Mountek’s nGroove CD Slot Mount – Universal Smartphone Car Mount fits Apple iPhone 3G/3GS/4/4S, Blackberry, HTC, Motorola, Samsung, etc. [Inserts into CD Slot or Grooves in Dash] $19.95 Shopping for a reliable, high-quality mount for your mobile device? This one installs directly into your CD player slot or in between the grooves of your dash. PATENT PENDING DESIGN. It uses NO SUCTION CUPS, NO CLIPS, NO SCREWS, and it requires NO TOOLS. Best part, it won’t obstruct your view of the road. FAQs: My charge port is located on the side of my phone. Will this allow for me to charge it… |
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The Aging Rebel: Dispatches From The Motorcycle Outlaw Frontier $11.98 In 2008, Donald Charles Davis, as The Aging Rebel, began writing news reports, essays and reviews aimed at an audience of motorcycle outlaws. The 50 selections in this book were originally published on the web at www.agingrebel.com. Readers have described the site as “William Saroyan meets Hunter Thompson.” “What sets this site apart from everything else out there,” one fan wrote, “is t… |
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Modern Police Motorcycles in Action (Enthusiast Color Series) $14.95 Motorcycle cops are among the most skilled riders ever to throw a leg over a two-wheeler, performing all the tasks of their car-driving counterparts, but on much faster and more vulnerable machines. This full-color book takes readers into the world of the modern motorcycle officer, offering comparisons of popular police bikes built by Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki and BMW; special equipment for the bi… |
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Women In The Wind $19.99 We all have the stereotype set in our minds: The rebel without a cause. Tom Cruise racing off to join Top Gun. The rough and tough guys in black leather jackets looking to cause trouble. However, times are changing. Now, motorcycles appeal to men and women of all ages and backgrounds. So why exactly would a woman want to consider a mode of transport that makes her wear a helmet that will ruin any… |
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